Gordy Soltau

Gordon Leroy Soltau (January 25, 1925 – October 26, 2014) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Gordy Soltau
Soltau on a 1952 Bowman football card
No. 82
Position:Wide receiver / placekicker
Personal information
Born:(1925-01-25)January 25, 1925
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:October 26, 2014(2014-10-26) (aged 89)
Santa Clara, California, U.S.
Career information
College:Minnesota
NFL draft:1950 / Round: 3 / Pick: 30
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Pro (1952)
  • 3× Pro Bowl (19511953)
  • 2× NFL scoring leader (1952, 1953)
  • San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:249
Receiving yards:3,487
Touchdowns:25
Field goals made:70
Field goal attempts:139
Field goal %:50.4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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